Species:
Kochia scoparia (=Bassia scoparia)
Common Name:
common kochia
Systems Affected (standardized):
disturbed/waste areas, cropland/pastureland
Regions(s) present (updated by AB):
NW, PH, SW

Impacts:
may become weedy or invasive in some regions or habitats and may displace desirable vegetation if not properly managed. can be toxic to livestock and may cause death if consumed in large quantities.
Source? likely to be reintroduced:
Burningbush is planted as an ornamental
Info Blurb:
May displace desirable vegetation. can be toxic to livestock and may cause death if consumed in large quantities. Planted as an ornamental.
Native Regions in OK:
NONE
Current and past designations:
TX, OKPS
Present in OK?
Yes
Present in Bordering States?
Has Legal Status in BS?
NONE